Public transport fares slashed to 50 cents per journey
Every public transport journey in Queensland will cost just 50 cents under a six-month trial the Labor government says is aimed at busting congestion.
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More flights to evacuate Aussies from New Caledonia
The Australian government is organising more flights to evacuate Australians stranded in New Caledonia following deadly riots.
Australia urges Israel to abide by ‘binding’ ruling
A senior Australian minister called on Israel to abide by a "binding" world court ruling over action in Rafah as supporters of Palestine staged rallies.
Government reaps $3.5b housing tax windfall: report
Queenslanders are spending the first decade of their mortgages paying taxes as the government reaped $3.5 billion more than forecast, research suggests.
Dutton dodging nuclear policy fallout: energy minister
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is yet to name the sites the coalition will earmark for nuclear power stations, despite claiming communities would welcome them.
Childrens Court media access, detention scrutinised
A parliamentary hearing has heard a history of inaccurate reporting should disallow some media organisations access to Queensland Childrens Court cases.
Man accused of training Chinese pilots airs ASIO claims
Daniel Duggan's wife has gathered 25,000 signatures calling on the attorney-general to stop his extradition after he was accused of aiding the Chinese military.
Premier slams ‘nasty’ MP, backs controversial post
The Queensland premier has backed a controversial social media post, saying it does not contradict his push for better protections from online harm.
Death threats, slurs: MP’s Latham tweet-fuelled abuse
A vulgar post by Mark Latham turned a gay MP into a caricature, causing people to send offensive and threatening messages to his office, a judge has heard.
Students pack up after university disclosure commitment
A shift in stance by two Australian universities over publicly disclosing ties with weapons companies has led to pro-Palestine student encampments packing up.
Residents will be fine with nuclear plants, says Dutton
Australians with homes near coal and gas facilities would be receptive to living close to nuclear power plants, the federal opposition says.
Fears new rental laws may increase price pressures
Rental reforms have passed Queensland parliament but a peak body fears it might not deliver necessary relief.
Independent delivery body forges on for Brisbane 2032
The Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority set to oversee the planning and infrastructure for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics has been established in law.
More Australians to be flown home from New Caledonia
Two Australian government-assisted flights out of New Caledonia have been scheduled after more than a week of deadly riots have marred the French territory.
I haven’t forgotten what it means to struggle: Albanese
As Labor faces criticism over the cost of living relief it has provided vulnerable Australians, the prime minister says he hasn't forgotten the struggle.
Mourners pack Iranian holy city for Raisi burial
Many thousands of mourners have packed the streets of the Iranian holy city of Mashhad for the funeral of president Ebrahim Raisi.
Man shot dead by police in New Caledonia: report
A man has been shot dead by police in New Caledonia hours after French President Emmanuel Macron visited the riot-hit Pacific island.
Slovakia shooting suspect ‘wanted only to hurt Fico’
A court document suggests a Slovakian suspect has said he did not intend to kill the country's prime minister but "wanted to injure him and damage his health".
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Australia to steer its own course on Palestine: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken with world leaders who are preparing to recognise a Palestinian state but says Australia won't be hurried.
Violent content needs whole-of-society action: ASIO
Young Australians affected by violent online content need help from all sectors of society, not just law enforcement and security, the national spy chief says.
Power bills to drop as Victoria faces gas shortages
Victoria's electricity regulator has shaved about $100 off the default offer for residential customers but some say it will do little to ease cost pressures.
Minister accused of inciting cyberbullying over post
Queensland's health minister has been accused by the opposition of inciting cyberbullying over a social media post regarding a parliamentary jibe.
Coal super tax to be legislated, ‘protecting’ royalties
Deputy Premier Cameron Dick has ensured future modifications to a Queensland super tax on coal royalties will require legislative changes.
Modest power price drops for NSW, South Australia
The federal energy regulator's latest default market offer will see bills reduce for NSW and SA customers but a rise for those in Queensland.
‘Crass, vulgar’ Latham tweet did not target MP: lawyer
A crass, vulgar and offensive tweet by Mark Latham was merely about homosexual sex and did not specifically target a state MP, his lawyers have said.
Largest coal plant lifeline slammed as climate failure
A decision to extend the life of a major NSW coal-fired power plant will ensure the lights stay on in the state - at a taxpayer cost of up to $450 million.
Coalition commits to nuclear despite damning report
A report has found nuclear energy would be significantly more expensive than renewables but the coalition has backed in plans for the power source
Migration plan wobble raises questions for opposition
Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor has defended inconsistencies in his party's migration plan, saying the overall point of the exercise is to free up homes.
Record migration blamed for congested roads, transport
The Queensland premier has doubled down on calls to cut migration, saying their transport system and roads are under pressure due to the number of arrivals.
Australians return home after deadly plane turbulence
Relieved passengers from the deadly Singapore Airlines flight that made an emergency landing in Thailand after turbulence have started returning to Australia.
Croc hunting on the cards in big game tourism plan
In a move toward big game tourism, crocodile hunting is among a number of reforms proposed under a shake-up of Queensland's management of the reptiles.